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*Relatively common in dog, especially small breed dogs
 
*Relatively common in dog, especially small breed dogs
 
*Purebred dogs are more at risk
 
*Purebred dogs are more at risk
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
 
===Clinical Signs===
 
===Clinical Signs===
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====Dog====
 
====Dog====
 
Typical signs include:
 
Typical signs include:
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===Laboratory Tests===
 
===Laboratory Tests===
====Haematology====
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====Biochemistry====
 
====Biochemistry====
 
*Hypoproteinaemia
 
*Hypoproteinaemia
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*A high carbohydrate, low protein (2g/kg/day) and low fat diet is recommended.
 
*A high carbohydrate, low protein (2g/kg/day) and low fat diet is recommended.
 
**The aim is to provide adequate nutrients and energy to support hepatic tissue repair, reduce the metabolic load on the liver and minimise the development of hepatic encephalopathy
 
**The aim is to provide adequate nutrients and energy to support hepatic tissue repair, reduce the metabolic load on the liver and minimise the development of hepatic encephalopathy
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==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
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